<![CDATA[Westrn Radio]]>www.thewestrn.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 29 May 2026 14:40:24 GMTWed, 10 Sep 2025 20:52:35 GMT60Nicole QualtieriFrom public lands to hunting stories to outdoor adventures and misadventures, Westrn Radio is a mixed media podcast covering audio narratives, long reads read aloud, educational moments, and wide-ranging conversations. Westrn Radio is a product of The Westrn, a multimedia publication. Find us at thewestrn.com.episodicNicole Qualtierinicole@thewestrn.comyes<![CDATA[Ep. 3: Ignoring the Identity Marketplace with Kestrel Keller]]>In this conversation, Nicole Qualtieri and Kestrel Keller discuss the journey of building their outdoor publication, The Western. They explore themes of community, identity, and the challenges faced in the media landscape, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and craft. The discussion also touches on the impact of the pandemic on community connections and the aspirations for the future of their publication.

Keywords: outdoor publication, community, identity, storytelling, media challenges, writing as a blue collar craft, cash hamsters vs cash cows,



]]>900bf679-518c-49aa-b2bb-831a834af15cTue, 14 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this conversation, Nicole Qualtieri and Kestrel Keller discuss the journey of building their outdoor publication, The Western. They explore themes of community, identity, and the challenges faced in the media landscape, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and craft. The discussion also touches on the impact of the pandemic on community connections and the aspirations for the future of their publication.</p><p></p><p>Keywords: outdoor publication, community, identity, storytelling, media challenges, writing as a blue collar craft, cash hamsters vs cash cows, </p><p><br /><br /></p><p></p>no01:13:233Ep. 3: Ignoring the Identity Marketplace with Kestrel Kellerfull<![CDATA[Ep. 2: How to Become a Hunter, Pt. 1]]>In the second episode of Western Radio, Nicole Qualtieri shares her experiences at Rabbit Stick, a primitive skills gathering, and discusses the journey of becoming a hunter. She explores the personal and legal tracks involved in hunting, emphasizing the importance of education, emotional skill sets, and understanding regulations. Nicole also highlights various resources available for new hunters, including Game and Fish organizations and nonprofit programs, while encouraging a community approach to learning and hunting.

Part two in this short series will explore the personal implications of becoming a hunter, from the emotional landscape of taking a life to building the skills you need to hunt successfully.

Find more resources for new hunters at thewestrn.com.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rabbit Stick and Primitive Skills Gathering

02:50 Exploring the Primitive Skills Gathering Experience

09:12 The Journey to Becoming a Hunter

12:37 Navigating the Personal Track of Hunting

17:37 Understanding the Legal Track of Hunting

31:17 Exploring Gun Training and Local Resources

38:07 Understanding Resident vs Non-Resident Hunting

43:13 Public vs Private Land Hunting Dynamics

54:23 Navigating Tags and Licenses

58:20 Resources for New Hunters

01:03:04 Conclusion and Future Insights

]]>b34a8c7c-5f14-4ade-ae26-cb48280e64bdWed, 01 Oct 2025 22:38:18 GMT<p>In the second episode of Western Radio, Nicole Qualtieri shares her experiences at Rabbit Stick, a primitive skills gathering, and discusses the journey of becoming a hunter. She explores the personal and legal tracks involved in hunting, emphasizing the importance of education, emotional skill sets, and understanding regulations. Nicole also highlights various resources available for new hunters, including Game and Fish organizations and nonprofit programs, while encouraging a community approach to learning and hunting.</p><p></p><p>Part two in this short series will explore the personal implications of becoming a hunter, from the emotional landscape of taking a life to building the skills you need to hunt successfully. </p><p></p><p>Find more resources for new hunters at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://thewestrn.com" target="_blank">thewestrn.com</a>. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Rabbit Stick and Primitive Skills Gathering</p><p>02:50 Exploring the Primitive Skills Gathering Experience</p><p>09:12 The Journey to Becoming a Hunter</p><p>12:37 Navigating the Personal Track of Hunting</p><p>17:37 Understanding the Legal Track of Hunting</p><p>31:17 Exploring Gun Training and Local Resources</p><p>38:07 Understanding Resident vs Non-Resident Hunting</p><p>43:13 Public vs Private Land Hunting Dynamics</p><p>54:23 Navigating Tags and Licenses</p><p>58:20 Resources for New Hunters</p><p>01:03:04 Conclusion and Future Insights</p><p></p>no00:44:132Ep. 2: How to Become a Hunter, Pt. 1full<![CDATA[Ep. 1: On Killing Animals — Our First Award-Winning Piece]]>To kick off our very first episode of Westrn Radio, we thought going back to the beginning wouldn't be such a bad idea, especially since our debut story "On Killing Animals" recently won First Place for the Hunting Blog category at the Outdoor Writers of America Association's annual conference.

Nicole reads the story aloud, then riffs a bit on the state of media today, and why Westrn Radio is part of The Westrn's way forward.

]]>a88fc089-2a45-4710-b6d4-a1e252423574Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:10:43 GMT<p>To kick off our very first episode of Westrn Radio, we thought going back to the beginning wouldn't be such a bad idea, especially since our debut story "On Killing Animals" recently won First Place for the Hunting Blog category at the Outdoor Writers of America Association's annual conference. </p><p></p><p>Nicole reads the story aloud, then riffs a bit on the state of media today, and why Westrn Radio is part of The Westrn's way forward. </p>yes00:33:551Ep. 1: On Killing Animals — Our First Award-Winning Piecefull